Katy Perry Delivers Sad News About the Death of Kitty Purry

The long-haired tabby co-parented by Katy Perry, her brother David Hudson, and Gareth Walters has been a visible part of the singer’s life for fifteen years. In a tearstained Instagram post, Perry, currently expecting her first child with fiancée Orlando Bloom, explained how the beloved feline “crawled through my then-boyfriend’s window 15 years ago, fully pregnant and seeking shelter. Two litters and many moons later, this street cat became a lovable mascot to many.”

"I hope she rests in salmon fillets and tuna tartare way up in catnip heaven," she continued.

Partner-in-fur Walters posted a slew of adorable pics, too, and the #KittyPurryForever hashtag inspired some uploads from fellow grieving fans.

For most, Kitty Purry came to dominate the pop cultural conversation the same way her human did—via the “I Kissed A Girl” video back in 2008. There she is right at the beginning.

While the real Kitty Purry stayed with Katy's brother when she was on the road, her presence was felt during the pop star's live performances. A large inflatable Kitty Purry head decorated the stage during the 2009 Hello Katy Tour, and on the 2011 California Dreams Tour a purple suited Kitty Purry mascot came out to dance during Perry's cover of the Whitney Houston tune “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”

Purry’s fans reacted to the news on Twitter with the appropriate measure of sadness and celebration for a life well lived.